Tuesday October 09, 1979: on this day

October 09, 1979 was the 282nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 09, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 09, 1979, who was born and died on October 09, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 09, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Courage fuyons, directed by Yves Robert), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 9th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 09, 1979?


October 09, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1979 can also be written as 10/9/1979 in the US and as 9/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 09, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 09, 1979:

  • Howard stern begins broadcasting on wccc in hartford conn

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October 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 9th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 09, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 12:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.

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Who was born on October 09, 1979?


Famous people born on October 09, 1979:

  • Mona Singh
    Mona Singh

    Mona singh is an indian actress known for her role in the popular tv show jassi jaissi koi nahin.

  • Chris O'Dowd
    Chris O'Dowd

    Irish actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Brandon Routh
    Brandon Routh

    Brandon routh is an american actor known for portraying superman in the film superman returns.

  • Adelle Roberts

    Adelle Roberts is a British journalist and presenter, best known for her work on BBC Radio 1..

  • Gonzalo Sorondo

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Lecrae

    American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.

  • Vernon Fox

    American football coach and player.

  • Alex Greenwald

    American actor and producer of singer-songwriters.

  • Todd Kelly

    Driver of a race car in australia.

  • DJ Rashad

    American producer and dj (d. 2014).

  • Kristanna Loken

    Actress.

  • Lecrae Moore

    Rapper.

  • Ashley Anderson

    Miss delaware teen usa (1996).

  • Lydia Jane Lipscombe

    Christchurch, new zealand -- breastroker (1996 olympics).

  • Tina Lipicer
  • Rune Pedersen

Whose famous birthday is on October 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 9th:

  • John Lennon
    John Lennon

    British singer, lennon is an icon in popular culture.

  • Sean Lennon
    Sean Lennon

    American musician, yoko ono is the son of john lennon, rock 'n' roll superstar, and his second wife.

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub

    American actor best known for his roles as neurotic men in the tv series "monk", and "wings".

  • Scott Bakula
    Scott Bakula

    American actor and star of the tv series "quantum leap," and "star trek enterprise.

  • Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed

    British actor, stage and screen, well-known for his aggressive portrayals.

  • Joe McFadden
    Joe McFadden

    Scottish actor.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

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October 09, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 20 days old,

or 2320 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16243 days old,

if you were born on October 09, 1979.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1979?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 09, 1979.

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October 09, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 09, 1979:

  • Jesús Alonso Fernández
  • Henri Collomb
  • Louis Diage
  • Raniero Alliata di Pietratagliata
  • Iknadios Bedros XVI Batanian
  • John Frost
  • Raffaele Russo
  • Ernest Harper

What famous deaths happened on October 9th?

Famous deaths on October 9th:

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort

    Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.

  • Roy Black
    Roy Black

    German pop singer who sings romantic songs.

  • Miriam Hopkins
    Miriam Hopkins

    American actress and brittle leading woman of the '30s, who made many films.

  • Marie Doro
    Marie Doro

    American actress (born in 1882).

  • Carol Bruce
    Carol Bruce

    American actress and singer (d. 2007).

  • David Dukes
    David Dukes

    San francisco, california -- actor.

  • Jan Hooks
    Jan Hooks

    American actress and comedienne (b. 1957).

  • Jacques Derrida

    French-algerian educator and philosopher who taught at both the sorbonne 1960-1964, and at the ens 1965-1965.

  • Kukrit Pramoj

    Kukrit Pramoj was a prominent Thai novelist, politician, and former Prime Minister of Thailand.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 9th

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October 09, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 09, 1979:

  • World Post Day
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October 09, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 09, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1979 was Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 09, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
  2. - Rise
  3. - Sad Eyes
  4. - Sail On
  5. - My Sharona

October 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 09, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Video Killed The Radio Star
  2. - Message In A Bottle
  3. - One Day At A Time
  4. - Dreaming
  5. - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

October 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 09, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
  2. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  3. - I Just Want To Be
  4. - Found A Cure
  5. - I Do Love You

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October 09, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 09, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Courage fuyons

Courage fuyons

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Yves Robert

Starring: Jean Rochefort, Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Leroy, Michel Beaune

Ernesto

Ernesto

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Salvatore Samperi

Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò

Country: Italy

Meteor

Meteor

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Brian Keith

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

The Black Stallion

The Black Stallion

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carroll Ballard

Starring: Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse

Country: United States of America

October 09, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 09, 1979 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

October 09, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 09, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson

The Great Shark Hunt

By:

This volume is the first in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers series. It was first published in 1979.

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

By:

She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

There'S No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach

There'S No Such Place As Far Away

By:

Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.

To Catch A King by Harry Patterson

To Catch A King

By:

Hitler's war machine, a terrifying war machine, is heading toward England in July 1940. He plans to enthrone puppet rulers under Nazi control and a beautiful nightclub singer, as well as a SSSS officer.

October 09, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 09, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

history

Who was the US President on October 09, 1979?

On October 09, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 09, 1979?

On October 09, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 09, 1979?

On October 09, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 9th?

October 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - American music awards 2018: taylor swift, an american singer, wins four trophies including artist of the year. she also holds 23 american music awards. whitney houston was beaten by taylor swift.
  • 2017 - Nobel memorial prize in economic sciences: the nobel prize committee awards american richard thaler, the sveriges rinksbank prize in economic sciences in memoriam alfred nobel, "for his contributions in behavioral economics." his research focuses on the psychology and conflict between what we plan to do for the financial future and what we plan to do for the present. (nobel prize.org),
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). a pkk car bomb killed at least 17 people in turkey's southeast hakkari province.

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What happened in 1979?

1979 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Coup in Central African Republic: David Dacko overthrows Emperor Bokassa I
  • Jose E dod Santos becomes President of Angola
  • 100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy

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What was the calendar for October 1979?

October 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Tuesday October 9, 1979